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Forum: Lounge 08-02-2012, 07:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,123
Posted By sphelps
Yeah I don't think it will work well vertical,...

Yeah I don't think it will work well vertical, I'm planning on building each wall first, laying flat to paint and then installing it on the foundation.
Forum: Lounge 08-02-2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,123
Posted By sphelps
Tintable and I have a sample to bring in in hopes...

Tintable and I have a sample to bring in in hopes they can color match but if not they have a few stock colors that I think are pretty close. Worst case it is also paintable but planning to avoid...
Forum: Reef 08-02-2012, 04:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,196
Posted By sphelps
+1 except use unions so things can be dismantled...

+1 except use unions so things can be dismantled again if need be.

If you can store the rock the properly during the move there is no need to keep old water but new water should probably be mixed...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 08-02-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,828
Posted By sphelps
HTH ...

HTH

http://images.craigslist.org/5I75Gc5Mb3Jf3Nb3lbc7t9bc2f65001c11155.jpg

http://images.craigslist.org/5I85Fc5Me3E13Ke3I4c7t20cde2aaee941d7c.jpg
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Forum: DIY 08-02-2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,563
Posted By sphelps
I found some more digging up those last few,...

I found some more digging up those last few, might be a little repetitive.

This was a basic design, very common and pretty straight forward. There's also a cut sheet which allows the sump to built...
Forum: DIY 08-02-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,563
Posted By sphelps
That particular sump only allowed water to flow...

That particular sump only allowed water to flow over that first baffle after the skimmer chamber. Most of these were pretty custom jobs for people who tended to know exactly what they want. It's...
Forum: Lounge 08-02-2012, 04:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,123
Posted By sphelps
Yeah getting a stucco guy out here to do such a...

Yeah getting a stucco guy out here to do such a small job isn't worth it, it'll cost twice as much as the rest of the material so I'll paint it flat before I do that.

I've been looking for...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 08-02-2012, 04:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 43,681
Posted By sphelps
The second hole should just allow for an...

The second hole should just allow for an alternate pump orientation, although more common on external pump skimmers like BK-SM-200&250, it allows a little more clearance one way or the other.
Forum: DIY 08-02-2012, 12:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,563
Posted By sphelps
I wish I took pictures of everything I built but...

I wish I took pictures of everything I built but I didn't, some stuff was really crazy.
Forum: Lounge 08-02-2012, 12:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,123
Posted By sphelps
Not super rough but kind of looks a knock down...

Not super rough but kind of looks a knock down type of texture. I just want something with decent texture really is all but I'm not sure box liner is quite enough and price wise for a large shed I'm...
Forum: DIY 08-01-2012, 11:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,563
Posted By sphelps
This one was pretty unique. ...

This one was pretty unique.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/sumps/DSC_1061.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/sumps/DSC_1065.jpg
Forum: DIY 08-01-2012, 11:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,563
Posted By sphelps
Found a few more ...

Found a few more

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/Jamie/Nov%202%2008/DSC_1605.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/IMG_2174.jpg...
Forum: DIY 08-01-2012, 11:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,563
Posted By sphelps
I got a few pictures saved online from back in...

I got a few pictures saved online from back in the day. Most won't fit your application directly but I'm posting what I got in hopes others might find them useful. If I find more I'll post them but I...
Forum: Lounge 08-01-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,123
Posted By sphelps
Simulated Stucco

I'm building a shed and would like it to match my stucco house but I don't want to spend the time or money on actually applying stucco. Anyone happen to know of some kind of exterior sheathing that I...
Forum: Reef 08-01-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 189,788
Posted By sphelps
I think confusion lies in statements like 100%...

I think confusion lies in statements like 100% silicone. Silicone is a synthetic compound made up of many things so saying 100% silicone really means nothing in terms of what's in it. Kind of like...
Forum: Tank Journal 08-01-2012, 02:57 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
I was originally worried about the same thing as...

I was originally worried about the same thing as I mentioned before but didn't notice any measurable issues. I think even if there is an issue, a build up in the saturated solution container can be...
Forum: Tank Journal 07-31-2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
The float does work with a solenoid and timer to...

The float does work with a solenoid and timer to control how long it can activate for and when. I could have added another electronic float but that just seemed pretty pointless as the tank also has...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 07-31-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,931
Posted By sphelps
What about disassembling the tank and...

What about disassembling the tank and reassembling in place?
Forum: Reef 07-31-2012, 05:30 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 189,788
Posted By sphelps
Is there away to determine what is bad or good by...

Is there away to determine what is bad or good by the packaging or some other test? I recently used a small amount of GE#1 but it was from a tube I've had lying around for quite some time. I never...
Forum: DIY 07-30-2012, 10:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,987
Posted By sphelps
You could always add another small array of LEDs...

You could always add another small array of LEDs with either lower power or a different driver to come on first and ramp up to a point before the rest of the LEDs turn on at 10%.
Forum: Tank Journal 07-30-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
NEW Auto Top Off Config

So I did some planning today for a new ATO system and would like some feedback.

I've added salinity control which really is just something I wanted to add anyway. I've used this saturated salt...
Forum: Reef 07-29-2012, 01:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,116
Posted By sphelps
Jaws I think if you're considering violet LEDs or...

Jaws I think if you're considering violet LEDs or whatever you want to call them then you should also consider Blue and even cyan. Personally I'd take the number you have in mind for RB and split it...
Forum: Controller and Monitoring Specific 07-29-2012, 12:56 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 34,225
Posted By sphelps
The problem relates to filling the container once...

The problem relates to filling the container once empty especially if relying on others or equipment in your absence, doing so manually from an RO increases chance of flooding and doing so...
Forum: Controller and Monitoring Specific 07-29-2012, 12:05 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 34,225
Posted By sphelps
Myka, I agree with your statements but be aware I...

Myka, I agree with your statements but be aware I did have someone enter my house twice daily although their experience with aquariums is nil and their prime objective was not related to the tank. I...
Forum: Controller and Monitoring Specific 07-28-2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 34,225
Posted By sphelps
I'll add this which is the response I got from...

I'll add this which is the response I got from Michael Hall
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